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Best Handgun Safe for You and Your Family

March 8, 2017 By Adam K. Robinson

You’ve been thinking about the security a handgun safe provides, but perhaps you’re still not convinced you need one. Consider this: with any given right, there are also given responsibilities. We have the right to drive a car; however, we also have the responsibility to obey the driving laws. This responsibility is for our own safety, of course; but perhaps more importantly, it is for the safety of our fellow human beings, and their property.

While we are grateful for our “right to bear arms”, we must also utilize that “right” responsibly for the sake of our family and neighbors.. It is a rare event that we will need to use our handgun to keep our family and possessions safe; nevertheless, many of us own a handgun for that very reason. Yet, the tragedy of causing harm to our family with that very same handgun certainly exists, if the handgun is accessible to young hands, or to those with harmful intentions.

Best Handgun Safa on Market in 2017

In today’s market, there is no acceptable reason why your handgun should be inadvertently accessible to anyone other than you, and to those whom you approve. A handgun safe is a necessary addition to your handgun product, and an investment in your family’s safety.

What should I keep in my bed-side Handgun Safe?

Keeping a handgun safe beside your bed at night is an absolutely fantastic idea, and is a great way to be prepared in case of a break-in or home invasion situation. But what should be kept in the handgun safe itself that would need to be accessed in a short time period?

For me, I’d suggest three things:

Loaded Handgun

This is given. Your bed side handgun safe should obviously have a handgun in it. The next question is whether the gun should be loaded and chambered or not. This is a commonly debated issue, and is really up to the person. I like to keep the gun loaded, but not one chambered. It’s quick and easy to rack a round, but having to fumble with a clip is not something you want to do in a high stress situation.

Ideally that handgun would have a laser attachement to it, as aiming in a high stress situation is significantly more difficult than standard range shooting.

Extra Magazine

It is also a very good idea to have a spare, high-capacity magazine in the safe. It’s an easy thing to throw in your pocket or waistband that could make the difference in a home invasion situation. You can never have too many bullets (but you can have to few…).

Light

This is another required item for a bed-side handgun safe. Obviously you want to have the ability to see what’s out there, and what you’re targeting. You have two options for this one – external flash light or a gun-mounted light.

I would suggest a gun mounted light, because it’s easier to just hold and handle a gun, and not have to worry about a separate flashlight as well, plus you can easily see what you’re pointing your gun at. Your gun will probably have to have a rail system to mount the flashlight, but it’s well worth the extra add on.

I would suggest the Streamlight TLR-1 LED Rail Mounted as it’s one of the best.

How To Choose a Handgun For Home Defense

Lets face it, one of the most common reasons why individuals seek to purchase firearms is simply for home protections and the defense of their families. If a burglar or criminal broke into your home with the intention of injuring you and your family, it would be wise to have a suitable handgun nearby to defend yourself. Hopefully you’ll never find yourself in a position where you need to use it, but having that peace of mind will allow you to sleep at night knowing you’re protected.

Shotgun vs Handgun

There’s an age-old debate over which firearm is more effective and suitable for home defense – the shotgun or handgun. The fact is that both can be used to offer protection in the home, but there are some noticeable difference between the two. First, shotguns leave the owner vulnerable when traveling between rooms and other close quarters inside the home. If you hear a sound at the other end of your home and need to clear rooms, walking around with a long-barreled shotgun can prove to be dangerous, which is why a handgun is oftentimes recommended. With that said, shotguns are effective when there’s enough room to prevent ambushes.

Weight

One of the first things you’ll want to look for in a handgun for home defense is the weight. Unless you don’t mind carrying around a bulky firearm, you’ll need to choose one that’s easy to grab and hold. A good choice is the 9mm Glock, as it’s manufactured with a durable plastic that cuts down significantly on weight, allowing you to grab it on the fly.

Ammunition

There are a number of different types of handgun ammunition available on the market, and while you may think they’re all the same, they vary widely in performance. Generally, the higher caliber ammunition used, the more stopping power it will have. For instance, .45 caliber ammunition is more powerful than .9mm. Firearms are typically manufactured to shoot only one type of ammunition, so you’ll have to remember to only purchase the ammunition it’s made for.

Accuracy

It should go without saying that you’ll want an accurate handgun for home defense. Even though home defense focuses around close quarters, your firearm still needs to shoot accurately. Avoid snub-nose revolvers and go with longer-barrelled pistols. Once you’ve purchased your handgun for home defense, go out for some practice shooting at the nearby firing range. As with most things in life, practice makes perfect

Conclusion

Each handgun safe we carry is made of strong steel to protect its contents from unwanted access; yet, quick-access entry allows you to have your gun in your hand in a matter of seconds, when needed. We offer a variety of handgun safes, including those with mechanical combination keys, biometric (fingerprint) recognition, and electronic combination keys. You could mount your handgun safe in any number of locations, including recessed in your closet or hidden behind a photo or mirror.

Every handgun safe includes free shipping to mainland USA locations, and a guarantee of your satisfaction. We’re on your side! Let us know how we can help you decide which handgun safe is best for you.